Handmade Christmas Cards For Sale

Choose a card style and sentiment to create your own handmade Christmas Cards. Choose from 3 styles of cards and 4 different sentiments. Each card is $1 and includes an envelope. Order just the amount you need. Typical turnaround time is approximately 1 week (an estimated delivery date will be given when you place your order). All cards are designed to not require extra postage (unless you add to the envelope). A 50% deposit will be due upon placing your order with the balance due at delivery. Payment methods include: Cash, Paypal (you do not need a Paypal account to pay with Paypal), Credit Card (in person) or check (with Driver’s License number and date of birth on check). If you have any questions, would like an order form or would like to see the samples in person please contact me at brandi.katrein@gmail.com  

Cards

Card A - Rectangular card (4 ¼” x 5 ½”) with multi-ornament overlay. 4 different options for the front:

A1 – Merry Christmas

A2 – Live.Laugh.Love

A3 – Happy Holidays

A4 – decorative edge

Sentiment inside will be stamped in Olive Green ink (matching the card front green) and comes with off white envelopes. This is a side fold card.

Card B - Ornament Card (5” tall) with deer image with sparkle antlers on front. Sentiment inside will be stamped with Chocolate Brown ink and comes with Kraft colored envelopes. This is a top fold card.

Card C - Ornament Card (5” tall) with white shimmer snowflake on front. Sentiment inside will be stamped in Black ink and comes with white envelopes. This is a top fold card.

Sentiments

1 – Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. – Luke 2:14

2 – Wishing you a Christmas Filled with Love

3 – The Magic of Christmas Never Ends

4 – Peace on Earth, Good Will toward Men

Halloween Decor and Cards using Cricut Artbooking

When the new Close to My Heart Artbooking Cricut Cartridge came out I wasn't sure if it was for me.  I mean here was a cartridge to quickly and easily make scrapbook pages and mini albums.  I have never really felt comfortable with traditional scrapbooking - my background was more cards and papercrafts.  Since becoming a Consultant for Close To My Heart I have ventured slowly into scrapbooking.  I find I prefer digital scrapbooking over traditional scrapbooking - except for the mini albums that I make for gifts.  Since the new cartridge has mini albums I decided to give it a try.

Oh My Goodness!  I have absolutely fallen in love with this cartridge.  I first used this cartridge at a weekend retreat and spent the whole weekend making things with the Artbooking Cartridge.  Pictured below are the items I made for Halloween.

I made cards from a mini album.  The Jack-O-Lantern, Trick or Treat on the Spiderweb, the Graveyard, and the round Spooky House were all made from a 6x6 mini album button (I changed the size from 6" to 4" to make the cards).  The Hauted House scene was from an 11" page that I reduced to 9 inches to create a decoration for the metal cabinets above my desk at work.  The cat and spider in the web were also from 11" pages that  I reduced.  The spider in the web was cut out of the black glitter paper and the black cat was sized to match a stamp and then I used green glitz for the eyes.

The best part of all these projects - once I set the size on the cricut all the pieces were cut to the right size and it was so quick and easy.  I'm so glad that I gave the Artbooking Collection a try - it's not just for scrapbooking!

Holidays from the Heart

Holidays from the Heart Offer Begins October 15th - Holiday Supplemental Guide - limited time only. Choose a festive, new product free this holiday season with your qualifying order! When you place an order of $100 or more (retail price) between October 15 and December 31 from the Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide and/or the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book, you qualify for one free “star” item from the Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide. You’ll love the sparkle, the ease, and the savings! Receive one free "star" item for each $100 in your order.



Dates: Offer valid October 15–December 31, 2013.

It's My Birthday

It's my birthday and you get the presents. Place an online order using the Brandi's Birthday party (now until October 30th) and get 1 of the following:

Place an order under $25 - get a free Mini Stamp of your choice
Place a $25 order - get a free A Sized Stamp of your choice
Place a $50 order - get a free B Sized Stamp of your choice
Place a $75 order - get a free C Sized Stamp of your choice
Place an order of $100 or more - get a free D Sized Stamp of your choice

I will also choose a Mystery Hostess from all the orders placed to recieve $25 in Select Product Credit. Receive 1 entry for each order placed. This offer can be used in conjunction with the Holidays from the Heart Promotion starting October 15th as long as you use the Brandi's Birthday online party.

I will contact you for your free stamp choice after you place your order.

New Idea Book is Live!

The Autumn / Winter 2013 Idea Book is live.  Now you can order the 6 new paper packs, My Crush Books, Mini Stamps, new Stamp designs, Cricut Artbooking Cartridge, Designed Decor products, Base & Bling, and start earning those hostess rewards now with exclusive stamp sets for hostesses only.  If you have an order of $150 or more, place it through me and earn hostess rewards.  With an order of $150 you earn $25 in free products.  To receive the hostess rewards the order must be placed through me and is not available through my website.  See all the new products online now.

As an extra special from me, place an order through my website by joining the Autumn / Winter 2013 Kickoff party and get a free stamp.  Just place your order online and I will contact you for your stamp choice. Offer good from August 1st to August 30th.

Place a $25 order - get a free Mini Stamp of your choice
Place a $50 order - get a free A Sized Stamp of your choice
Place a $75 order - get a free B Sized Stamp of your choice
Place a $100 order - get a free C Sized Stamp of your choice
Place an order of $150 or more - get a free D Sized Stamp of your choice

Don't have an Autumn / Winter Idea Book yet?  Ask me how you can get yours.

Preview - Exclusive Hostess Rewards Stamp Sets

New Hostess Rewards - Along with the 4 Hostess Collections offered at 50% off, as a qualifying hostess you may select from 7 new exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets.  The Hostess Rewards Stamp Sets will only be available for the duration of the Idea Book.  Book you Home Gathering or Online Gathering and earn great rewards at a discount or even free based on your Gathering sales.  Contact me to set a Gathering and reward yourself.

Friend

Quick Cards - Bright All Night

Family Photo

You Only Live Once

Wintry Wishes

The Party Is On

Washi Wonder

Preview - My Crush

My Crush books are a safe place to quickly hold precious everyday memorabilia while life is happening.  Each My Crush book includes 60 10" x 7" full color, designed pages in a wire bound hard cover book.  My Crush books are small and portable to let you quickly document life as it happens.  My Crush is being introduced in 2 designs with coordinating assortments for journaling, decorating, and envelopes to hold small items.  Add Flip Flap protectors to hold lots of souvenirs in a small space.  Capture the little moments in life with My Crush.

My Crush Bluebird

My Crush Modville

Still Time to Pre-Order the Cricut Artbooking Collection

Don't miss out on the Cricut Cartridge special this month.  Pre-Order the new Artbooking Collection for only $99 shipped or the Artbooking Collection + August Stamp of the Month A Chocolate Affair for only $104 shipped. 

Also available at this special price are the Cricut Art Philosophy and Artiste Collections with the choice of the July or August Stamp of the Month.

Each Cricut Collection ordered will also receive a free Autumn / Winter 2013 Idea Book and choice of a Mini Stamp from the Autumn / Winter Idea Book or Monogram stamp.

Email me at brandi.katrein@gmail.com to order yours.

Preview - Base & Bling, Wearable Crafting Projects

The new Base & Bling line lets you show off your creativity with affordable, lightweight fashion accessories.  Create a necklace, cuff braclet, hair clips, rings, and headbands.  Use the Base & Bling Jewels, Accents, and Textiles to create stunning wearable art.  Use the Base & Bling Jewels, Accents and Textiles to jazz up your scrapbook pages, cards, and papercraft projects.

Preview - Designed Decor Line

Turn your craft projects into works of art with new Designed Decor line.  There are 2 new wooden frames with interior dimensions of 12" x 13 1/2" and sawtooth hanger on the back.  Designed Decor Black Frame with decorative clothesline wires to hang pictures and artwork and a Designed Decor Colonial White Frame with honeycomb wire to display pictures and artwork.  Designed Decor Flip Stand Album - clear acrylic stand with rings for displaying photos up to 6 1/2" x 5 3/4".  These new items go along with our 5" x 7" Hinged Display Tray and Display Tray.

Preview - Cricut Artbooking Cartridge / Pre-Order Special

Check out the latest addition to the Close To My Heart Cricut family.  Circut Artbooking.  15 layout themes with bunches of immates in each theme you can create several coordinating pages for each theme using just 2 keys and 1 dial size.  Images include accents, borders, titles, overlays, photo mats (in standard photo sizes) and more.  The Cricut keys are optimized for creating 12" x 12" pages in a flash.  Also create 10 themed mini books, also optimized for several different sizes.  Collection includes cartridge with 700 images - font, mini books, layouts; 3 My Acrylix D sized stamp sets and 3 12" x 9" Dimensional Elements in coordinating shapes.  A retail value of nearly $125 for only $99!

I am offering a pre-order special.  Order and pay for the new Cricut Artbooking Cartridge collection for only $99 - no tax and free shipping!  This pre-order will be filled starting August 1st.  Order through me at brandi.katrein@gmail.com

Cricut Artbooking Mini Album

Cricut Artbooking Collection

Pre-Order Special - Now through July 31st

Cricut Artbooking Cartridge collection - $99 total.  Also recieve a copy of the Autumn / Winter 2013 Idea Book, and your choice of a new Mini Stamp or Monogram Stamp - FREE.

Cricut Artbooking Cartridge collection + the August Stamp of the Month - $104 total. Also recieve a copy of the Autumn / Winter 2013 Idea Book, and your choice of a new Mini Stamp or Monogram Stamp - FREE.

Mini Stamp

Monogram



August Stamp of the Month - A Chocolate Affair

July Stamp of the Month - Sweet Life

Special Bonus Don't have Art Philosophy or Artiste?  Take advantage of the same offer - order either the Cricut Art Philosphy or Artise Cartidge collections available now  - Cartridge collection - $99 or  Cartridge collection + the July Stamp of the Month - $104 (or if you would like the August Stamp of the Month - preorder the cartridge and I will hold the order until August 1st). Also recieve a copy of the Autumn / Winter 2013 Idea Book, and your choice of a new Mini Stamp or Monogram Stamp - FREE. 



 

 Art Philosophy



Artiste

You must order the Cricut cartridges through me at brandi.katrein@gmail.com to receive the special price. 

Coming Attractions

Place an Order July 1st - July 26th through my July Mystery Hostess Party and receive an Autumn / Winter 2013 Idea Book free and a chance to win Free Hostess Rewards.

The Annual Convention just wrapped up and here are some of the new items to look forward to: Cricut Artbooking Cartridge; 6 new Paper Packs; Mini Stamps; My Crush Books; Designed Decor line; Base and Bling wearable crafting projects. I will be highlighting some of these new products throughout June. New Idea Book goes live August 1st.

Canvas Art Kit - over 50% off in July

Get the gorgeous Workshops on the Go^® canvas art kit for half price in July — no qualifying purchase required! From July 1 to July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now discounted to $19.95 — more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see.

June Mini Banner Substitution

The June Special of a Mini Banner with a $25 order that includes a stamp set was while supplies last and the response was overwhelming.  The Mini Banner has sold out and Close To My Heart is substituting 2 Milk Cartons in place of the Mini Banner for the remainder of this promotion while supplies last.

Get Patriotic - Stamp Style

A portion of every sale of our new patriotic stamp sets will be donated to support the military.

With Flag Day, Independence Day, Canada Day, and more right around the corner, now is the perfect time to celebrate military service and promote patriotism with our three new patriotic stamp sets - only available for a limited time from June 1, 2013 to July 31, 2013!


One B-size stamp set and two D-size stamp sets were created specifically to celebrate independence and freedom. The best part is that $5 from every patriotic D-size stamp set and $3 from every patriotic B-size stamp set sold will benefit a military-support charitable organization.

Donations in the US will be made to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education funds.

Show your military support and patriotism by purchasing your very own patriotic stamp set today. We love our troops!

Have a "Banner" Day in June

It's going to be a "banner" day! When you place a $25 order that includes a stamp set, you'll receive a My Creations mini banner for free! The mini banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging. Use the mini banner as a decoration for your parties and get-togethers this summer. Make it a "banner" day in June!


The mini banner has a retail value of $5.95 and includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging.

*Offer valid June 1 - 30, 2013. Only orders that include a stamp set and reach $25 qualify for the free mini banner. Maximum of one free mini banner per qualifying order.

Relief for Oklahoma

Close To My Heart is making a new Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set, A True Thank You, available immediately and will donate 100% of the profits from sales of the set from May 23 through June 30 to the American Red Cross to aid the Oklahoma victims. Help us provide relief to those affected by the devastating Oklahoma tornado by purchasing A True Thank You stamp set for $2.95 (M1029) today!

National Scrapbooking Month

May is National Scrapbooking Month!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets with a glossy pattern (2 each of 6 colors) as well as 12 B&T Duos papers (2 each of 6 designs) that were created for this promotion - you can't get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Want a Dream Pop paper packet for FREE? Simply host a Gathering in May with at least $400 in qualifying sales or sign up as a new Consultant in May and we'll send you this colorful packet of luscious papers free! Contact me for all the details.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1-31, 2013, while supplies last.

Close To My Heart Product Line Changes

Just a heads up - The Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book is the last Idea Book the following products will be featured in:

Current size of My Acrylix® E-size stamp sets

Button Assortments
Brad Assortments
Custom Stamps (K-size stamp sets)

The following new paper packs will only be available until July 31, 2013 - Buzz and Bumble; Claire; and Later Sk8r.

Surf's Up; For Always; Tommy and Chantilly will carry over to the Autumn / Winter 2013 Idea Book.

Happy Birthday Cupcake!

The Cricut Artiste has so many cute cards and this one was fun to make.  Using tulip cardstock I cut the cupcake card and scored the front flap to look like a paper liner.  Using white cardstock I cut a "frosting" piece to add, sprayed it with pearl paint glimmer mist and used liquid applique on the edges and pink sparkle "sprinkles", with a tulip cardstock cherry brushed with clear glitz gel.

So cute and girly!

Signup and Celebrate

April is the month to sign up as a new Consultant because when you join the Close To My Heart family, you’ll receive the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! Now that’s a reason to celebrate!

Contact me for more information brandi.katrein@gmail.com

*No additional shipping/handling or tax will be applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.

Jump for Joy in March!

During the month of March, hostesses "jump" to the next level of Hostess Rewards when a Gathering reaches $250 or more!* More discounts and free product for hostesses. Now that's a reason to jump for joy!

*Shipping/handling and tax applies. Only Gatherings with a total of $250 or more will qualify for the jump in Hostess Rewards or Hostess Rewards Plus! Qualifying hostesses will receive Hostess Rewards from one level only - the level that is one higher than their sales total. Offer valid March 1 - 31, 2013.

Also -

Digital Delights with Studio J - Offer Extended to March 15th!

All Studio J layouts will be $5!* until March 15th. That's $1.95 savings per each two-page layout! It's the perfect time to get clicking with ready-made Express Collections or customize layouts with embellishments, My Stickease accents, and unique papers and color combinations of your own. If you've never tried Studio J before, what are you waiting for? You've taken the photos. Now keep the memories!

*Shipping/handling applies. Studio J credits must be redeemed before this promotion can be applied.

Stamping & Scrapping Sale - February 10th

I have been cleaning out my craft room - it is amazing how much one can collect over the years.  Come on over Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 12-3 pm - there will be stamps, paper, embellishments, tools, organizers and more!

Not only will there be Close To My Heart, but SEI, Stampin Up! and so much more (all items on my other blog pages will be included with so many other things).

• Stamps
• Paper
• Ribbon
• Embellishments
• Tools
• Kits
• Storage
• Xyron 510 with cartridges
• Close To My Heart My Creations items
• Stamp Pads and Reinkers

There will also be finished items as well - cards, photo albums, calendars, and gift items.

I will also have some items from the Spring / Summer 2013 Idea Book for you to see.  Place an order from the new Idea Book during my sale and be entered into a drawing to receive $25 in Hostess Rewards.  Can't make it to the sale?  Place an order on my website - just join the February Mystery Hostess party (order must be placed by February 10th) and be entered into the drawing.

3302 Nordland Drive, Urbana, IL 61802

(Off of Highcross Road Behind the Apple Dumpling Restaurant)

Cash or Charge

New Idea Book is Live!

Nearly 150 pages of inspiring artwork, quality products, thrilling project ideas, and innovative techniques! True to its name, the Idea Book is full of great ideas! From scrapbook pages to cards to home decor, you'll find projects that get your creative juices flowing.

Here's what's new in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book:

•2 Textile collections to use for fabric accents, backgrounds, or focal pieces

•10 Workshops on the Go kits, including 2 cardmaking kits, 1 unique canvas art kit, and 7 scrapbooking kits

•Washi tape

•A 12" x 12" cardstock combo pack for each color palette

•My Creations products such as muslin drawstring bags, clear treat tubes, clear pillow boxes, paper pouches, and a stylish kraft container.

•5" x 7" hinged display tray and 6" x 6" canvas display for creating beautiful decor items

Ask me how you can get a copy of the latest Idea Book and start ordering the newest products for all your crafting needs.

Flip through the Idea Book online

Cards Inspired by For Always Card Kit

This card is from the For Always Card Kit with the stamped Happy Anniversary sentiment from the Card Word Puzzle.

This card uses one of the For Always Card Kit patterns with the Lucky paper pack and burlap ribbon.  It makes for a great masculine card.

New Product Preview - For Always Card Kit

The For Always Workshop on the Go Cardmaking kit is absolutely gorgeous!  This black and white paper is coupled with Slate, Whisper, Juniper and Smokey Plum to make 15 cards (5 each of 3 designs).  The kit contains: My Acrylix For Always Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set; 2 sheets For Always B&T Duos papers; 4 sheets Cardstock (Slate, Whisper, Smokey Plum, White Daisy); 15 White Daisy Cards & Envelopes; 5 yards of Slate Satin Ribbon; Package of Purple Sparkles; and Instructional Brochure. 

Additional supplies of Black, Whisper, Juniper, and Smokey Plum Ink; Corner Rounder; 3-D Foam Tape; 1 x 1, 3 x 3 and 2 x 6 1/2 blocks.

Whooo's Your Valentine?

I had sooo much fun with the National Papercrafting Month special Whooo's Your Valentine.  This kit previews 2 new items in the Spring / Summer 2013 Idea Book (which goes live February 1st) - treat tubes and silver glitter paper.  Here are 5 that I made (the kit comes with 12 tubes and die-cut boxes).

Supplies:  Whoo's Your Valentine National Papercrafting Month kit; Cricut Artiste cartridge (to make the bow, circle, and rounded corner squares); Stardust Glitter Glitz; Rhinestone Designer Brad; Ruby and Slate Ink; liquid glass adhesive.